How to manage my dog's lip fold dermatitis and prevent infection?

You can try cleansing with some diluted betadine or chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) solution. Try not to get any in his mouth. Keep the areas as dry as possible. Any ointment applied will likely get licked off. have your veterinarian examine Benny if daily cleansing does not improve the inflammation. If you use plastic bowls for his food and water, consider switching to ceramic or stainless steel. Plastics have been implicated with allergic reactions.

This is a skin fold dermatitis (inflammation) likely to be caused by an infection. A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any scratching (if any). Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Hi, I'm Dr. Johnson. Thanks for using Petciach. Poor Chelsea! Lip fold dermatitis can causes by yeast or bacteria. I am assuming your Vet told you it was from yeast. If not then I would recommend that you make an appointment. The Vet will likely shave the area so the skin can dry out, may send home antibiotics, steroid and/or a topical application. She should also have her teeth/mouth check to make sure doesn't have severe dental disease or any other oral problems. Hopefully the infection is just from the area getting wet and once treated won't reoccur. If it reoccurs it may be from allergies or dental disease (that would cause her to drool thicker saliva more often). I do not think it is contagious so your other dog should be fine! Good Luck!

It looks like your dog could be suffering from lip fold pyoderma, an infection of the skin on the lower lip. Often oral antibiotics are needed at least initially to treat this condition. For now clean the area with mild soap and then keep it as dry as possible. If your dog is running with his foot an e-collar can help stop this until he gets in to see the vet, to check and see if this is indeed his problem.

This looks like lip fold dermatitis or inflammation on the moist skin around the mouth. Applying a drying antiseptic such as salt water or a chlorhexidine rinse can be very effective, antiinflammatory and antibiotic medications may be required if not resolving in 7-10days or if it becomes painful

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern! Based on the photos you provided, I would suspect this to be an allergy or dermatitis from some type or irritant. Lip fold dermatitis can occur where there is excess skin causing saliva to become trapped leading to inflammation / irritation of the skin. I would recommend using the below products, which can be found online quite easily. I hope this helps! If there is no improvement or the condition worsens, I would recommend having a veterinarian examine Annie so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. 1. Douxo PS Chlorhexidine combination shampoo and bathe twice weekly until resolved 2. Malacetic conditioning spray and apply to the affected area twice daily until resolved 3. Zymox topical ointment and apply twice daily until resolved.

It could be skin fold dermatitis, either bacterial or fungal. Until he gets to see the vet, you can try wiping it with a little hydrogen peroxide every day. You can also apply a little Neosporin, but he will probably lick it right off again.